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Utah Jazz rookie Donovan Mitchell bounced back from a left foot contusion suffered in Game 1 of the series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, evening up the series at 1-1 after a 28-point performance to lead all scorers. Head coach Quin Snyder showed no concerns about his injury, despite him being a game-time decision entering […]

On Wednesday night at Chesapeake Energy Arena, the Utah Jazz were able to play stout defense down the stretch and picked up a huge 102-95 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 2 of their best-of-seven series. With the series now tied at 1-1 and headed back to Salt Lake City, Jazz rising star Donovan […]

Utah Jazz spitfire guard Donovan Mitchell may not take home a Rookie of the Year award if the virtual coin toss favors Ben Simmons, but at least he’s being mentioned in the same sentence as Michael Jordan. According to ESPN Stats & Info, Mitchell joins Jordan as the only rookies ever to score at least […]

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell continues to blow people’s minds away in his first season in the NBA. Showing poise and focus not usually seen from rookies playing in their first playoffs series, Mitchell once again displayed his steely resolve amidst pressure-packed postseason conditions on Wednesday, when he unloaded 28 points on 10-for-25 shooting with […]

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George has put Thunder fans in a rollercoaster of emotions of late. After making a scintillating performance in his playoff debut in OKC colors during last Sunday’s 116-108 Game 1 win over the Utah Jazz, George said that he aggravated a hip injury, causing some degree of doubt on his […]

Utah Jazz super rookie Donovan Mitchell will be starting tonight in Game 2 of their first-round series against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The good news was posted by the Utah Jazz via Twitter: Donovan Mitchell will be available for tonight’s game and will start. pic.twitter.com/s8IKRbCVeQ — Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) April 18, 2018 To recall, Mitchell […]

Expect Playoff P to play in Game 2 of the Utah Jazz-Oklahoma City first-round series. According to Brett Dawson of The Oklahoman, Thunder forward Paul George is in line to play later tonight against the Jazz despite aggravating a right hip injury in the series opener. Thunder is “expecting” Paul George to play, Billy Donovan […]

Utah Jazz rookie Donovan Mitchell remains questionable for tonight’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, likely a game-time decision prior to tip-off. While the 6-foot-3 shooting guard took part in the morning shootaround, he warned his eagerness to play wouldn’t be the dominant factor in his decision to play, planning to make the best decision […]

Donovan Mitchell has stood out among other rookies, perhaps as the most NBA-ready scorer with the potential of being a perennial 20-points-a-night staple in the league. But a scorer isn’t only shaped with the right mentality and the right set of offensive tools, but also the attention to detail to hone the craft and willingness […]

Ricky Rubio has shown improvement in his perimeter shooting this season. The Utah Jazz court general has never been known as a lethal scoring guard, but he has made strides to gain some measure of respect from opposing defenses. Unlike in previous years, Rubio is more confident in taking shots today, as he just finished […]

The NBA season isn’t so much a sprint or marathon as it is a time-lapsed sociological experiment. With 30 teams playing almost 4,000 minutes each, the teams in the playoffs now and what they were on opening night are the same in jerseys only. Since opening night, the Utah Jazz have grown, adjusted, coalesced, and […]

The Utah Jazz were edged out 116-108 during Game 1 of their first-round series with the Oklahoma City Thunder, but an explicit exchange last night between Thunder star forward Paul George and Jazz forward Joe Ingles. According to a tweet from Jazz beat writer Andy Larsen of KSL.com, Ingles opened up about his incident with George […]

Utah Jazz rookie Donovan Mitchell has been diagnosed with a left foot contusion, after the MRI results came in this morning, according to the team. His status for Game 2 against the Oklahoma City Thunder will be determined Tuesday morning ahead of their matchup.. Being without Mitchell, their leading scorer, could be a huge potential […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder seem to have caught a break with the Paul George injury. He suffered a right hip contusion during Sunday’s victory over the Utah Jazz and although there has been no official announcement on his status for Game 2 he did go through practice with the team. Paul George participated in practice […]

The Utah Jazz got off to a rocky start in their playoff campaign this year, losing to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday in Game 1 of the two teams’ first-round encounter, 116-108. What was especially frustrating for the Jazz is that they were not able to have a 100-percent healthy Donovan Mitchell for an […]

There was plenty of hype surrounding the playoff debut of Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell. Needless to say, the rookie did not disappoint after a stellar performance in the loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. However, there was a scary moment during the game when Mitchell came up hobbling after his foot was stepped on by […]

It goes without saying that there are a number of great matchups in the Western Conference Playoffs this year. Among them is the showdown between the upstart Utah Jazz and star-studded Oklahoma City Thunder. The first game of the series certainly did not disappoint as it featured monster performances on both teams. To no surprise, Jazz […]

Playoff basketball demands more from NBA players. After all, the playoffs represent everything they worked hard for in the regular season. And just in his first year, Utah Jazz combo guard Donovan Mitchell knows everything is at stake. Not even an injured foot will force him to sit on the bench. In the first game […]

With Game 1 of the highly-anticipated first-round series between the No. 4 seed Oklahoma City Thunder and No. 5 seed Utah Jazz scheduled to tip off tomorrow afternoon, one of the most intriguing player matchups will be between Thunder star forward Paul George and Jazz rising star shooting guard Donovan Mitchell. On Saturday, George seemed […]

With the 2017-18 NBA season officially in the books, the time has come for heated debates regarding this year’s awards. Among the most highly-discussed topics has been which player will take home Rookie of the Year honors between Philadelphia 76ers point guard Ben Simmons and Utah Jazz shooting guard Donovan Mitchell. The storyline has now […]

In another apparent jab at the Philadelphia 76ers’ Ben Simmons, Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell has unveiled another hoodie. As reported by NBA on ESPN, Mitchell donned a red hoodie with the imprint “Rookie?” on it. Below is the video of Mitchell, making his way from the arena parking lot: Donovan Mitchell has a very […]

The Rookie of the Year race between Philadelphia 76ers forward Ben Simmons and Utah Jazz shooting guard Donovan Mitchell is a close one, and one that bares some major similarities to the 2003-04 season. Simmons is boasting all-around great numbers that have led the Sixers to finish out the season strongly, currently riding a 15-game […]

The Utah Jazz have undergone a complete transformation since Rudy Gobert’s return to the lineup, one that even he didn’t see coming upon returning from injury on January. Gobert was optimistic about his team’s chances, saying “we will be fine” earlier in the season once he returned, with the Jazz way off the playoff picture. […]

Last night in Salt Lake City, the Utah Jazz took the defending champions Golden State Warriors to the woodshed for a 40-point 119-79 soul-crushing victory at home. The Warriors have been playing their past few games with the same level of interest Shawn Kemp paid to family planning lectures back in the day, and the […]

At halftime in the game between the Golden State Warriors and the Utah Jazz, the former were down by 29 points, 62-33. It was a beatdown not expected by many. In fact, it is the Warriors’ biggest first-half deficit in 12 years. On December 30, 2006, the Warriors were down by 31 points, 43-74, against the […]

Does winning the Rookie of the Year Award really matter? For some, yes. Being crowned the best rookie is a sign of a good, if not an excellent career ahead of you. But if Utah Jazz big man Rudy Gobert is concerned, none of it matters, especially for his teammate in Donovan Mitchell. Several believe […]

There is no doubt that the Golden State Warriors helmed by Steve Kerr is one of the best-assembled teams in NBA history. Yet their recent game against the Utah Jazz, looked like a throwback to the days when the franchise was struggling. The Jazz handed the Warriors their first 40-point loss since 2006. The Jazz […]

The Rookie of the Year debate heats up. Players and coaches all over the NBA have voiced out their opinions. Now, it’s top candidates Ben Simmons of the Philadelphia 76ers and Donovan Mitchell of the Utah Jazz going at it. Mitchell recently wore a sweatshirt showing what a definition of a rookie is and news […]

Donovan Mitchell made his mark in the NBA as the Utah Jazz racked up win after win with him leading the way. With a few games remaining, Mitchell is not yet done. He recently set the new record for most made 3-pointers by a rookie. As reported by Ben Dowsett of Basketball Insiders, Mitchell broke […]

Utah Jazz wunderkind Donovan Mitchell has amazed us the entire season. In his first year, he showcased his superb knowledge of the game as if he was a veteran. Along the way, he has given us a few highlights to cherish. Against the powerhouse Golden State Warriors, Mitchell unleashed an arsenal of dribble moves then […]

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell recently aired his side of the story. He said that he doesn’t care about the Rookie of the Year Award. Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Ben Simmons can take it. But after saying he doesn’t really care, Mitchell offered a comparison which may reveal his true opinions on the matter. As reported […]

Winning the Rookie of the Year honors would be a nice achievement for Utah Jazz first-year guard Donovan Mitchell, but he’s not going to sweat it if he does not take home the award. Reacting to Philadelphia 76ers rookie Ben Simmons pronouncement that in his mind, he is “100 percent” this season’s Rookie of the […]

The Rookie of the Year race has been one of the most hotly contested awards races all season in the NBA. It’s come down to Donovan Mitchell of the Utah Jazz and Ben Simmons of the Philadelphia 76ers. Before the Jazz’s game tonight against the Golden State Warriors, Mitchell made a big time statement about […]

The NBA playoffs are right around the corner and a lot can still happen despite just a few games left for most teams. This is especially the case in the Western Conference standings where only the top two seeds are set in stone with the Houston Rockets and the Golden State Warriors sitting at the […]

When it comes to stellar defensive play, Golden State Warriors star power forward Draymond Green is certainly an expert in that field. However, when asked on Tuesday about the Utah Jazz’s defense that is led by rising star center Rudy Gobert, Green couldn’t say for sure that Gobert was the 2018 NBA Defensive Player of the Year. […]

The tight two-man race for the Rookie of the Year award just turned controversial on Monday when the Philadelphia 76ers’ first-year point guard Ben Simmons decided to add fuel to the fire by dismissing his closest competition. Donovan Mitchell, the exciting rookie from the Utah Jazz, is as deserving as Simmons to win the freshman […]

Philadelphia 76ers rookie forward Ben Simmons isn’t into making comparisons for the Rookie of the Year award, picking himself as the clear winner of the race and showing no interest in a head-to-head, stat-by-stat battle with his biggest competition, Donovan Mitchell of the Utah Jazz. “I don’t really listen to comparisons,” Simmons told ESPN’s Chris Haynes […]

The Utah Jazz have clinched the playoffs and done so with a rookie leading them in scoring, none other than the 13th overall pick, Donovan Mitchell. The former Louisville three-and-D prospect has shown star potential this season, but to some, his ceiling is as high as some of the best in the business. Fellow rookie […]

When Donovan Mitchell attacks the rim, most people either get out of way or don’t even make an effort to contest the shot. For one, he is the 2018 Slam Dunk Champion and two, he is a great finisher who can unleash tricks up his sleeve at any given moment. Los Angeles Lakers rookie Josh […]